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On this edition of VR News there's plenty of news and games to discuss including Ghosts of Tabor winning VR game of the year at the VR Awards hosted by AIXR! There's also a huge training grounds update coming to Swordsman VR. We also have news about an update to the popular PCVR game Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. As well new VR games coming like Toy Trains VR, Prepare to Dive, and more! 

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Gustav a producer for Demeo and Demeo Battles over at Resolution Games! Reviewing Demeo was our first ever episode of Ruff Talk VR so this is a special one for us. Listen as we get to know Gustav, the origins of Demeo and Demeo Battles, what it was like to make a PvP version of Demeo, game tips, what's coming next, and more!

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Demeo Battles Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/4189524851131699/

Store Description: Welcome to the arena! Demeo Battles is a competitive turn-based strategy game for 1-4 players, featuring:

* Turn-based Tactics - Battle your opponents in grid-based action combat across 10 maps tailored for intense PvP action— but don’t fall victim to “The Burn”
* Monstrous Minions - Assemble an army of chaotic critters to fight alongside you — from rats and goblins to cave trolls to giant slimes — a rotating cast of 30+ creatures to pick from at launch, all with a mind of their own
* Heroic Teamwork - Bring two champions to the battle in every match and leverage their synergies; control both heroes directly or partner with another player to defeat competitors cooperatively
* Play Your Way: Choose a champion to match your play style from 7 classes to unleash magic, melee mayhem and more, with 80+ possible cards to pick from
* Bespoke Builds - Spend your coins wisely when you enter the arena to build a unique loadout in every game, choosing from a randomized selection of action cards and monsters
* Speedy Strategy - Challenge yourself to battle after battle with average matches lasting just under 20 minutes  
* Single Player - 40 challenges to help you sharpen your skills for tactical triumph
* Cross-Play - Play with your friends across all supported devices 
* Mixed Reality - Play in passthrough using the AR mode and without controllers using hand tracking

Demeo Battles is the next game for the Demeo Action Role Playing System.

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On this edition of VR News we have plenty to go over including a new roadmap for Dungeons of Eternity updates! We also go over some new VR games coming out in December including Racket Club, Arizona Sunshine 2, Asgards Wrath 2, Lego Bricktales, and others. We also talk about a VR game we've been loving, Rooms of Realities - a VR co-op escape room that is so much fun. We also talk some updates coming to VR games and much more!

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Rooms of Realities Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/9310428738998196/

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Ben Outram the creator of Squingle! One of our favorite VR puzzle games, we wonder how this game is still on the Meta Quest app lab store instead of the official store. Listen as we catch up with Ben, hear more about the new mixed reality mode, what's coming next for Squingle, and more!

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Squingle Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/3728129847268965/

Store Description: Now with MIXED REALITY and HAND TRACKING support!

Squingle is a “surreal, clever, and addictive” experience, where you must guide revolving orbs through glasslike 3D mazes while being taken on a journey of cosmic transcendence by an ontologically ambiguous goddess.  

With striking visuals, a progressive electronic soundtrack, and a squidgy logic all of its own, Squingle has become a cult classic with the highest user rating of any Quest game on the entire Quest game ecosystem (at time of writing). And critics agree!

“Brilliantly creative” ~ RoadToVR

10/10 - “The perfect VR game.” ~ Zimtok5

93% - "A masterpiece.” ~ RuffTalkVR

9.1/10 - "One of the most fascinating and original things ever seen.” ~ VRItalia

“A great puzzle game.” ~ UploadVR

91% - “One of a kind.” ~ VRGameCritic

Solve ingenious puzzles, overtake friends in Leaderboards, race your own ghost, and unlock all Achievements. And with the all-new Mixed Reality update, see colorful fractals emanate across your walls and furniture as you customise your environment.

Read Squingle's user reviews!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Richard Eastes the co-founder and creative director over at Toast Interactive! The studio behind Richie's Plank Experience (and soon Max Mustard!). Listen as we get to know Richard, dive into the behind the scenes of Richie's Plank Experience, hear more about their next VR game Max Mustard, and more!

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Richie's Plank Experience Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/1642239225880682/

Richie's Plank Experience was designed to invoke the strongest possible emotions in the shortest possible time. Test your fear of heights or entertain your friends and family as they walk the plank 80 stories high and experience terrifying real fear, knees weak and palms sweaty!

The plank setup has been vastly improved through the use of immersive Mixed Reality on Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro devices. Adjust the position, rotation and dimensions of your in game plank to match your real world plank or create a virtual plank right in your living room!

Once you have mastered the art of walking the plank, crank it up a notch and see if you can make it through Nightmare mode. Our Halloween themed experience is a great way to scare you and your guests during the spooky season.

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fly? With our Hero Academy, you can fly through the city like a superhero, take out rockets or fight fires.

We even have a Christmas themed VR experience the whole family can enjoy. Our Santa Simulator is great for kids and family gatherings during Christmas time.

Warning: This game invokes a near-instant emotional reaction. Due to the nature of virtual reality, this experience can affect your balance, cause dizziness and affect your decision making ability. Follow the in-game Safety Guidelines to reduce the risk of serious injury or harm.

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we are taking a break from our marathon of interviews and returning to catch up on all the latest in the world of virtual reality! Including the release of the very anticipated Assassin's Creed Nexus VR! A stunning entry onto the Meta Quest from a AAA studio in Ubisoft and Red Storm Entertainment. We also saw the release of games like Demeo Battles and Ironstrike! Plus new upcoming VR games announced like Sniper Elite VR Winter Warrior. We also saw new game updates from games like Smash Drums with their 1980s Rock Legends DLC and Richie's Plank Experience. As well as news about Owlchemy games, and much more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with  Jeroen Dessaux  the Creative Director at Triangle Factory - the studio behind Breachers! One of the most popular multiplayer games in VR, Breachers is as good as it gets for VR 5v5 shooters. Listen as we get to know Jeroen, hear about the making of Breachers, what's coming next, and more!

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Genotype Website: https://www.playgenotype.com/

Breachers Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5740397619319389/

CROSS-BUY ENABLED: Get the Quest version and receive the Rift version for free!

In Breachers, you plan your assault or orchestrate your defense as a team through intense close-quarters combat. Whether you play as an enforcer or a revolter, master your nifty gadgetry, customize your powerful weaponry and beat your opponents in stunning environments.

Intuitive to grasp. Endlessly playable.

BREACH AS ENFORCERS
Your goal as an enforcer is to eliminate your enemies and disarm their bombs with an EMP. Rappel and blow up walls, swing through windows and catch your opponents by surprise with gadgetry like drones, cloaking devices, flashbangs and breaching foam.

AMBUSH AS REVOLTERS
Your goal as a revolter is to prevent your enemies from disarming your bomb by terminating them before they do so. Use doorblockers, tripmines, static field emitters and proximity sensors to defend your position.

CUSTOMIZE POWERFUL WEAPONRY
To ensure victory, purchase and customize your extensive weaponry to your liking at the start of each round. Every gun, whether it's pistols, SMGs, shotguns or assault rifles, can be modified with attachments to suit your needs.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Erik Odeldahl, co-founder and creative director at Fast Travel Games! Erik joins us today to talk all about Fast Travel's new VR game "Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice" available now on the official Meta Quest Store. Listen as we get to know Erik, dive into the making of this game, talk a bit about Fast Travel's previous games, and more!

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Genotype Website: https://www.playgenotype.com/

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6179032068838054/

Become a vampire. Strike from the darkness and drink the blood of your prey. Use stealth, persuasion, and an arsenal of upgradable abilities to sneak past enemies undetected or punish the guilty in the seedy backstreets of nighttime Venice.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is an open-ended, narrative Adventure RPG set in the World of Darkness universe. You have the power to strike fear into the hearts of a criminal underworld as an untraceable shadow, picking off targets one-by-one.

STEALTH IS YOUR WEAPON
Shadows are your ally. Take to the rooftops and seek new paths away from enemy eyes. Use Shadow Traps to snatch up unsuspecting prey and drag them into Oblivion. Activate Cloak of Shadows and slip unseen through enemy defenses. In Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice, stealth is your weapon.

BECOME A POWERFUL VAMPIRE
Punish the guilty with brutal abilities. Launch yourself towards opponents with immense force or boil their insides with Cauldron of Blood. Approach from behind and sink in your fangs to stock up on blood. Load your crossbow with special bolts to kill, distract or knock out guards from afar. Dish out Justice with a vengeance.

LEVEL UP AND EXPLORE
The dark skies of Venice provide ample opportunity to level up powers and build a character suited to your playstyle. Tackle side-missions away from the campaign to earn more experience. Convince NPCs to aid your quest, solve puzzles, uncover collectibles and test yourself with optional tasks in each mission.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Lasse Tassing, Jaime Monedero March, and Mark Olsen of Bolverk Games to talk about their newest VR game Genotype - available now on the official Meta Quest store! This game packs a thrilling story in with fun gameplay in this narrative story adventure. Listen as we get to know some of the team behind this game, what it was like to make Genotype, what's next for the game, and more!

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Genotype Website: https://www.playgenotype.com/

Genotype Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6694982853879859/

In Genotype, you explore an Antarctic research base overrun by monstrous beasts, wielding high-tech gloves that print living organisms you can use as weapons and survival tools.

- Print creatures and use them as weapons to fight off aggressive beasts.
- Transform into other beings to move through vents, and use them as tools to clear environmental obstructions.
- Upgrade your creatures' DNA to enhance their capabilities, and customize your GRAID gloves to increase your survival chances.
- Enjoy high-fidelity graphics that take full advantage of the Meta Quest platforms' graphical potential.
- Immerse yourself in an emotional narrative with fully voice-acted characters.
- Dive into a world with truly alien sound design and atmospheric synth-scapes.

You play as Evely, an intern at an Antarctic weather station. During a routine expedition, Evely falls through the ice into the mysterious Snowdrop Initiative laboratories. Luckily, the facility's last human survivor, William, can guide her to save herself — and the entire planet.

To survive, you must use the GRAID gloves to print creatures. As you explore the facility, you will find ways to print new creatures, and to modify and upgrade the ones you have access to.

You will have to adapt, and use the creatures to battle hostile monsters, reach otherwise inaccessible places, and clear the way to venture deeper into the Snowdrop facility.

You hold the fate of the world in your hands. Don’t shake... and never mind the penguins.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined with Tammie Hyde a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who has experience with using VR in her work! Listen as we take a dive into learning a bit about how VR is being using in the medical field!

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